The Beira Lake is considered a colonial masterpiece built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century. It is also one of the most iconic landmarks in Colombo. This lake was constructed to serve as a moat to protect the city from invaders and for transport

Immigrant workers are our assets. And it’s important to use the adjective ‘immigrant’ here and not migrant. This is because migration is for those who go abroad illegally and for birds who fly from country to country to escape adverse weather c

The incumbent government has been scrutinised for its short-sighted efforts to revive an injured tusker who had been ailing inside a mud pit for several days. The tusker identified as ‘Bhatiya’ had suffered a gunshot injury in its front leg and c

Sri Lanka’s fragile fiscal recovery could stall if pending U.S. tariffs erode tax revenue and unsettle investors. Trade uncertainty may delay tax hikes, stall subsidy reforms, and disrupt bond offerings—widening deficits and prompting higher risk

The United Nations Peacekeeping Forces were established to help reduce civilian suffering, prevent escalation, and support peace agreements in conflict zones. However, when one looks at prolonged conflicts such as the Israel-Palestine crisis—now sp

In a year marked by both progress and disparity, the global renewable energy sector witnessed a record-breaking addition of 585 gigawatts (GW) to its capacity in 2024, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) latest statisti

The Sri Lanka Medical Council, as the sole regulator of medical professionals in Sri Lanka, has played a vital role in shaping the nature, quality, and character of medical professionals and the medical profession for a century.

In parliament yesterday, out of the blue, so to speak, the Minister of Mass Media, Nalinda Jayatissa, announced that within a period of three months, a national media policy will be brought into effect.

Recent reports of Israeli nationals engaging in narcotics peddling and unauthorised business operations in the Eastern Province raise grave concerns about the future of ethical tourism and national security in Sri Lanka.

Nothing can take anyone by surprise twice, but it seems to happen given the repeated media reports and cartoons about the ironical relationship between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the National People’s Power (NPP) led by the Janatha V

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. He had also asked Hamas to do the same or face the consequences. But, as both parties have set tough conditions, Trump’s diplomatic skills and America’s coercive

It was recently reported that narcotics worth over Rs. 60 million—shipped via international express courier services—are lying unclaimed at Colombo Cargo Express. These parcels, originating from countries like the USA, Canada, and Malaysia, were

Retiring Supreme Court Judge Gamini Amarasekara made several important observations while addressing court recently.

On the seventh day of the second phase of re-excavations at Chemmani in July 2025, I stood before a shallow grave where skeletal remains of a child were found, still carrying a UNICEF school bag, and within it, a tiny doll.

The Port of Colombo boasts a remarkable two-millennia legacy, evolving from the ancient Kolomthota trading harbour to a premier international hub.

India’s Minister of External Affairs -- the ever charming, confident and pleasant Dr. Jaishankar -- is not so polite whenever the Modi regime is at the receiving end of criticism regarding, Indian rights to Sri Lankan fishing grounds.

It is a known fact that many jumbos have sustained gunshot injuries as a result of the ongoing human-elephant conflict.

The original Proportional Representation (PR) system of 1978, is despised by sections of the general public and academia due to the notion created by its political critics that it was brought in to sustain the then govt. in power which has since bee

The visit by the current United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, to Sri Lanka last week failed to evoke as much enthusiasm or interest as the visits by his predecessors, Navanethem Pillay and Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein ha

Lanka is at a disastrous crossroads. The ruling NPP government promised big while in the Opposition. But now caught up in the reality of ruling a country, has had to come to grips with the realities of our stressed-out economy. We have not as yet pai

The Supreme Court is the Apex court that is deemed to deliver justice to long-suffering litigants (it takes an average of 20 years to reach the Supreme Court with our cases) by concluding the arguments component of their appeal cases.

Beautiful small children running on the roads and attempting to sell food is now a thing of the past. No longer would you also see small children appearing on television advertisements promoting food items. The reason is because the Government of Sri

What kind of world do we live in—one where justice and humanity have fled to brutish beasts, and world leaders, particularly those of the Western world, seem to have lost all reason? With hundreds of starving Palestinian civilians bombed daily in G

Thank you for publishing this much needed article (‘Downside of Tourism: No support for local tourists’ -- Daily Mirror June 30th) which presents the most salient points relating to this issue in a cogent and rational manner, with an analysis o

Sri Lanka is an island which has one main law and several customised ‘laws’ or regulations to suit certain communities and religions. The latter are unofficial, l but have clout in their respective societies.

Sri Lanka, a nation blessed with abundant natural beauty, a rich cultural heritage, and a resilient populace, stands at a critical juncture in its development trajectory. As it navigates the complexities of economic recovery, social cohesion, and sus

Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetthi’s recent speech at the World Economic Forum created much hype on social media. While many blamed him for his proficiency of English, social media users were also concerned about whether he actually understood

Ministry of Urban Development, Constructions and Housing Battaramulla Dear Sir,

Last week, Minister of Industries and Enterprise Development Sunil Handunnetti participated in the World Economic Forum in Tianjin and spoke in a panel discussion.